"Global Automakers Shift Gears: Volkswagen Joins Export Rush from China. As the Chinese auto market continues to experience a significant shift in favor of local brands, international manufacturers are scrambling to maintain their presence. Volkswagen, one of the world's largest automakers, has joined a growing list of companies including Ford, Hyundai, and Nissan in efforts to export vehicles from China to other countries. The move is seen as a strategic response to declining domestic market share, with Chinese brands like Geely and Great Wall Motor gaining traction among local consumers."
Volkswagen joins Ford, Hyundai, Nissan and other brands in racing to export vehicles from China as international brands lose domestic market share to local rivals.